Charles Darwin University
3 years full-time or 6 years part-time
The Bachelor of Arts is a flexible undergraduate degree offering six majors including Media Studies, Indigenous Knowledges, Languages, Justice Studies, and more. Designed for students seeking to develop critical thinking, creativity, and transferable skills while exploring their interests in humanities and social sciences.
Entry requirements include successful completion of Year 12 (or equivalent) with an ATAR of at least 60, or completion of a Certificate III qualification or higher, or 0.5 year of full-time higher education study. International students must meet English language proficiency requirements (IELTS 6.0 overall with no band below 6.0, or equivalent). Domestic students must satisfy CDU's English Language Proficiency Requirements.
The Bachelor of Arts comprises 240 credit points across core units, specialist electives, and general electives. Core units (40cp) include Indigenous Australia, The Creative North, Cultural Capabilities, and First Nations Creatives, Activists and Thinkers. Students choose one of six majors (80-160cp): Media Studies, Literature and Creative Writing; Society and Digital Culture; Australian Indigenous Knowledges; Languages, Linguistics and Culture; Interdisciplinary Studies; or Justice Studies, Peace and Truth-Telling. Each major includes 100, 200, and 300-level units. Optional capstone units (0-20cp) provide practical experience. General electives (20-120cp) allow flexibility in course selection.
Charles Darwin University offers a unique focus on Indigenous leadership and the issues and opportunities facing Northern Australia and South-East Asia. CDU is ranked #2 in Australia for creative arts starting salaries and #4 for humanities employment outcomes (GUG 2024). The university provides flexible study options including online, on-campus, and hybrid delivery, with 24/7 access to learning materials and online collaboration tools. CDU's Arts program is designed by leaders in Indigenous and Asia Pacific knowledge with close ties to important research initiatives.
Graduates of the Bachelor of Arts can pursue careers in government and statutory authorities such as land councils, museums, training and research organisations, diplomacy, policy advisory roles, communications, media, and consultancy—particularly with organisations engaged with central and northern Australia and Asia. With a focus on interdisciplinary studies, graduates are well-positioned for careers as project managers, public servants, or entrepreneurs. The degree develops transferable skills in critical thinking, communication, and creative problem-solving applicable across diverse industries.
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